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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V577📅 Nov 3, 2008

2009 Volkswagen Passat recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Vw is recalling 130 my 2009 Passat, Passat wagon, and Passat cc vehicles. Some vehicles may have an electromechanical steering gear control unit that CAN malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input is not properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as the driver intends. This defect CAN only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when the steering wheel is moved for the first time and at speeds less than 5 MPH.

💥 The risk

Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering wheel; (2) the steering system motor to turn off; (3) the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate; and (4) audible warnings to chime. A malfunctioning steering system could lead to a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. The recall began on december 5, 2008. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V577000
Manufacturer recall #
48J1/P3
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
130
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 5, 2008
Built
Aug 15, 2008 – Sep 23, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Vw recall no. 48J1/P3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V577 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V577?

2009 Volkswagen Passat. 130 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.